pc_01 29 1991LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
JANUARY 29,1991
1:00 p.m.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A quorum was present being seven in number.
II.Approval of the Minutes of November 6,1990.
III.Members present:
Fred Perkins
H.Bradley Walker
Rose Collins
Jerilyn Nicholson
Kathleen Oleson
Joel Selz
Stephen Leek
Members Absent:John McDaniel
Walter Riddick,III
Connie Whitfield
George Wells
City AttorneY:Stephen Giles
January 29,1991
PLANNING
Item No.1:
~Re ~:Rezone various properties to
eR 2e eR 3e Single Family
and "R-5"Multi-family
Location:Various within Hillcrest area
~AlicgRL:City of Little Rock
~COMMENT:
At the request of the Hillcrest Residents Association,Staff
x'eviewed,the Hillcrest area for possible rezoning to lesser
intensity.Areas suggested by the Association were
reviewed.If the parcels were used as zoned,the parcel was
removed from consideration.Of the remaining parcels,if
the adopted land use plan called for a less intense use than
the zoning and was consistent with the use,then staff
proceeded.
The reduced group of some 250 plus parcels were shown on the
plan are currently used for a less intense use than the
zoning.Staff next mailed a lettex to each of these
property owners telling them what their new zoning would be
and inviting them to a meeting at Pulaski Presbyterian
Church.Between phone calls and attendexs,over a hundxed
individuals contacted the department.Only about a dozen
asked the Staff not to rezone their property.These parcels
have been x'emoved.
Staff met with the community (Hillcrest Area Residents)on
October 16,1990,to discuss this issue.Thexe was genexal
support from the neighborhood and at this point,the Plans
Committee was presented with the proposed rezoning of just:
under 240 parcels.Over 200 of these paxcels are currently
zoned "R-4"duplex and are to be rezoned "R-2"or "R-3"
single family.The Plans Committee gave the go ahead to
notify property ownexs and advertise fox a public hearing.
The second letter and official notice of rezoning was mailed
Januax'y 7,1991 to all propexty owner's and a legal notice
published January 10,1991.
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In all cases,the zoning requested is in conformance with
the adopted plan for the area and in all cases,Staff
beli.eves that,the existing use i.s in conformance with the
new zoning (except one case for which the property owner
spoke with staff and did not request removal of their
property).
STA F R NDA
Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION."(January 29,1991)
Ron Newman,Planning Manager indicated that this action was
initiated at the request of the Hillcrest Residents
Association (HRA).The staff reviewed,the area ,conducted
two public meetings in the neighborhood and notified
affected property owners twice.As a result of these
actions some 20 parcels were removed.
Commissioner Walker asked if regular or registered mail was
used.Mr.Newman stated regular mail was used and Mr.
Giles,City Attorney stated that the notice given was
adequate.
Mr.Newman stated most property owners were supporti.ve and
many were surprised to find they were not zoned single
family.At this point Mr.Malone,Planning staff and Mr.
Newman reviewed the parcels which would not.be rezoned but
had been advertised for rezoning action.(On a map as well
as the legal descriptions below),
Parcels removed from the rezoning request:
Riffel Rhoten Ridgeland Additi.on
Block 1 lot 7 322 Pine
Block 2 lots 15 &21 307 Elm &405 Elm
Block 4 Lot 15 210 Pi.ne
Glendale Addition
Block 1 lots 1,2,3 410 Rose &4309 Lee
Block 2 lots 3 &4 410 N Walnut
Block 4 lots 10 &11 319 N Walnut
Pinehurst addition
Block 3 lot 15 4119 B Street
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East Pulaski Heights Addition
Block 12 lot 9 623 Midland
Pulaski Heights Addition
Block 33 lot.3 601 N Jackson
Block 39 lot 9 700 N Monroe
Commissioner Walker asked whether there was a precedent for
this action.Nr.Dawson,Director stated this was the first.
time for such a large area to be rezoned;however,the City
has rezoned large areas without the request of the owner
before.Further,the Board of Directors has the right to
zone any land with reasonable notice.Mr.Giles indicated
the owner has the right of appeal.Commissioner Walker
asked about vested rights with the zone change.Mr.Giles
indicated the vested right question has been taken care of
with the notice and the fact.that all requests by owners
that their property not be rezoned has been granted.
In response to a question about why duplex areas should be
rezoned single family and leave several parcels duplex,Mr.
Malone indicated two reasons.The first reason for the
action is to preserve the single family character of the
area and to address the over taxed street system in the
area.Additional high concentrations of duplexes could
worsen an already bad situation on the streets.As for the
duplex lots which will remain this is not that unusual an
occurrence in the older parts of town.
Commissioner Oleson reminded the Commission the original
request was from the neighborhood and there appears to be
general support.
Commissioner Nicholson stated a concern about notice and
Commissioner Walker stated a petition from the owners would
be better.He went on to say that if the inventory of
duplex land is reduced than the Commission should be open to
requests for duplex zoning in other areas.Hillcrest s
value and vitality is due to not being homogeneous.Nr.
Giles indicated the Conditional Use process could also be
used for additional Duplexes.
Ms.Jane NcCallum,HRA President,thanked staff for the work
on this proposal and commented on notice given by staff and
the HRA about this issue.The rezoning is need to retain
the single family character of the neighborhood.Further,
the HRA has not received any negative comments on this
proposal.The area residents are aware and endorse this
change.
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Tom Johnson,HRA,stated we should think of this as making
230 nonconforming uses conforming.Hillcrest has been
balanced (age groups,SF/NF,etc.),to rezone these large
areas of duplex will keep the balance.Each new duplex
request can then be reviewed to make sure balance is
maintained.If we were asking to zone all these parcels to
duplex the room would be packed with opposition.
Mr.Malone reviewed the land use plan vs.the zoning request
as requested by Commissioner Walker.
Commissioner Nicholson moved for approval.By a vote of 6
for,0 against,1 abstention (Walker)and 4 absent
(McDaniel,Riddick,Wells,Whitfield)the proposal was
approved.
January 29,1991
PLANNING
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Mr.Lawson showed the Commission the C-Store proposal a PCD
at "The Ranch".There was some discussion about the
Commission's previous action on the application.
Commissioner Nicholson asked about a temporary replacement
for Commissioner Riddick.Mr.Giles stated he would
research the issue and get back to the Commission in two
weeks.
There being no further business before the Commission,the
meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.
Date:
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PLANNING COMMISSION ROSTER
ATTENDANCE SHEET
DATE
WILL WILL NOT
NAME ATTEND ATTEND ACTION COMMENTS
COLLINS,ROSE
kid ~P~4LEEK,STEPHEN A.
MCDANIEL,JOHN fry
WELLS,GEORGE
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OLESON,KATHLEEN
PERKINS,FRED
RIDDICK,WALTER
Walker,Bta6
WHITPIELD,CONNIE
PLANNING COINNNSION VOTE RECORD
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ITEM NUMBERS
Rose Collins
Stephen Leek
John Hc0anie'I
Jerilyn IIicholson
Kathleen 01eson
Fred Perkins v
~pe'~g Malter Riddick 6 IF
Joe M.Selz
Brad Malker
Geor e Mails
Co e itic d
Rose Collins
Ste hen
A
Jeri lyn Ni chal son
Kathleen Oleson
Fred Perkins
Malter Riddick
Brad Ma'Iker
Geor e Me'Ils
Connie Mhitfield
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